The Spartan soldier Master Chief is Halo's best known character, with their signature voice and armor crafting one of gaming's most recognized protagonists. However, the first concepts for this hero ...

All of it ultimately descends directly from Master Chief as a character, with the look of the character serving as something of a bedrock for the rest of the franchise to be built upon. That’s what ...

TL;DR: Marcus Lehto, Halo co-creator and Bungie alumnus, reveals the extensive design process behind Master Chief, emphasizing perseverance through multiple iterations. Inspired by 90s BMX culture, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Master Chief creator Marcus Lehto has recalled his initial design process for the now-iconic character, saying he and the team at Bungie "tried a lot ...

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